Greensand Ridge given £1.66m grant

A local partnership, led by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) and the Greensand Trust, has been awarded a grant of £1.66 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for its ‘Secrets of the Sands’ project.
By Luke Gardener
Published 30th Nov 2014, 10:00 BST
The Greensand RidgeThe Greensand Ridge
The Greensand Ridge

The project aims to establish the Greensand Ridge area of Bedfordshire as a living and working landscape that is cherished by present and future generations to come.

The Ridge runs through Sandy and Gamlingay in our area and the project is due to start in July 2016 and will run until December 2020.

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Development funding of £133,400 has also been awarded to help the BRCC and the Greensand Trust progress their plans to apply for the full grant in April 2016.

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Alongside heathland, woodland and parkland restoration, conservation and promotion, there are plans for the development of themed walking, cycling and horse riding trails.

Jon Boswell, Chief Executive of the BRCC, said: “We’re delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has recognised the heritage value of the Greensand Ridge in making this award.

“The ‘Secrets of the Sands’ project will be vital in ensuring a sustainable future for this unique landscape.”